Who am I? Not Jean Valjean

[Skylia 20]

You are beautiful inside and out. I absolutely hate the comment that surgery is the easy way or cheater way out. It absolutely is a lifetime commitment to change! I was amazed on the difference your shirt made on your appearance! You are so right! Not only do you look better but it increases self esteem to take care of yourself properly. Your videos are inspiring so keep them going ! You are awesome sauce !!!!! As far as liquids .... With working out you need a bare absolute minimum of 64oz a day of Water. I hope you can get in more. The water and Protein are going to help the healing process and the elasticity of the skin. My gym fun is Zumba and Mixxed Fit... I am so hooked that my next step is to become a Mixxed Fit instructor. Again keep the videos going.

[jamieq 310]

Thank you guys so much for the encouragement! Its awesome to walk this journey alongside you!

[mchap25 65]

So glad you shared! You don't have to wait to be an inspiration, you already are!

[laguerr13 993]

I am less than 8 hours away from surgery, and although I've psyched myself up, you are truly inspiring, keep doing this, lay the path for those of us who will follow, going through an unknown area is much easier when a trail is laid.

[Shamroxx 21]

Hi Jamie!! We have super similar starting points! You've really inspired me!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get off work and go watch your videos on Youtube.

Can you give an update of your weigh loss so far?

Thanks!! ))))))

[jamieq 310]

• Skylia - What is Mixx Fit?

• laguerr13 - I am excited for you. Let us know how it goes!

• Shamroxx - I actually hid my scale this week because I was turning into a crazy person weighing myself all the time. I want want to keep reminding myself that to be holistically healthy is my goal.

My starting weight at the end of February was 346. My weight on the day of surgery on May 11th was 316. My weight 4 days ago (3.5 weeks after surgery) was 294. That is 52 pounds lost since February and 22 pounds in 24 days.

[Angie85 4]

Hi Jamie! I was sleeved on May 11th as well. I had my one month post op appointment today and have lost 31 pounds! I related to your video more than you know. I really appreciate you having the courage to put it all out there. You're a beautiful woman, keep up the good work!

[chrisredjeep 357]

Just watched your videos. Please do some more! Im going to be sleeved in July, just waiting on the date. Best of luck to you

[byebyedarkpassenger 203]

Can't wait for your next update. Keep up the great work and keep inspiring!

[Skylia 20]

Ah MixxedFit you ask? It's an exercise class that has you doing dance moves people would do in the dance club (no twerking thank heaven !! Lol) ... To all the current popular music. Combines core muscles and cardio all in one. It makes me feel like I went out for a night of dancing without the alcohol. It is so much fun! After an hour you feel great .... You worked your butt off but you didn't notice until the end!

[jamieq 310]

One month!!!

I am so excited and proud I can barely contain myself.

[madferitchick 163]

You look amazing, congratulations :-)

[jamieq 310]

One month video

[jamieq 310]

Thank you all for the encouragement..

I am rooting for you

Edited June 15, 2015 by jamieq

[byebyedarkpassenger 203]

Did you notice that you said 396 instead of 296? How cool is it that you have to now train yourself to start your weight number with a 2 instead of a 3! You go girl!

If getting down to the 100s is called Onederland, is there a term for reaching the 200s? I'd vote for Twomorrow. As in some day I'll lose weight. Maybe tomorrow. Oh wait, tomorrow is here!